Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Dr Paul Sharkey VisitThe College was pleased to receive a visit by Dr Paul Sharkey, Director of Catholic Education SA (CESA) this week. The visit provided an opportunity for Dr Sharkey to visit all three campuses and also be briefed on the commencement of construction of the CBC/St Mary’s College Trade Training Centre scheduled for December 10. I wish to take this opportunity to formally thank Dr Sharkey and the staff at CESA who support the College in so many ways.

Thanksgiving MassThe final year mass or thanksgiving mass occurred on Friday, 30 November at St Francis Xavier Cathedral.

Thank you to Mr Harris, Sr Kanistal and Mr Were for organising this important celebration of thanksgiving to God for the amazing 2012 College year.

Berri/Renmark RegattaOur Rowing students will be participating in a regatta in Berri/Renmark this weekend. Students will be staying at the local Catholic school (Our Lady of the River) leaving after the celebration Mass on Friday, 30 November. Thank you to Mr Gora, Mr Hicks, CBC staff, parents and coaches for attending.

Edmund Rice Network MeetingA Thanksgiving Liturgy and Lunch to celebrate the life of Br Ambrose Treacy will be held this Sunday, 2 December in the CBC Conference Centre commencing at 12 noon. If you wish to attend please email Lee Hack on lahack@edmundrice.org or ring 8354 2100.

Carols in the ParkThat magical time when we celebrate the birth of Jesus is fast approaching. The wonderful CBC Carols in the Park was both a College first and also a wonderful celebration of community spirit at Christian Brothers

College. We estimated over 800 people gathered for this event on the grounds of CBC ovals. I thank all involved in the evening especially our Parents and Friends who assisted with the catering for the event.

A parent who attending the evening wrote to Mrs Zubreckyj:

Congratulations on an outstanding evening last night! The best Christmas school performance I have been to yet! Great venue, great catering, gorgeous children, great presentation. As well as all this, you didn’t run over time, and it was family friendly! Thank you, Thank you! Loved seeing the older boys from year 8 sing – great inspiration for Morris – he sang along (and so did I). It was lovely to be able to chat with other families, and to be able to bring a picnic – WELL DONE. So nice to see the showcasing of what CBC is about, and what it and the boys have to offer – it’s so good that families can celebrate together like this.

CBC Media ProductionCongratulations to Ms Harman and the student cast of “Robin Hood Pantomime” who held performances in the Drama Theatre in the Drama theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday night. 160 students from St Aloysius College also visited the show.

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Parent Satisfaction SurveyThe College deeply values the input and feedback of parents in ensuring our College remains contemporary and authentic to our commitment to be Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition. I therefore encourage you to take part in the annual 2012 parents/friends feedback survey located on our College portal

Vietnam Pilgrims arrive … and depart!CBC values espouse Faith, Excellence, Community and Compassion. The pilgrimages to Vietnam are authentic incarnation of these values alive at the College. At Mass this week I offered prayerful thanks for the generosity of our returning student and staff pilgrims and departing staff pilgrims to Vietnam.

We warmly welcome back the CBC and St Mary’s pilgrims who arrived from Vietnam last week. Our staff and students were deeply touched by the presence of the Phu My Orphans and as always it is they that gifted us with their presence in a deep and profound way.

I especially thank the staff from St Mary’s College for their considerable planning and commitment to this annual pilgrimage.

Next week sees the departure of the CBC staff Vietnam Pilgrimage. Mr Clarke will lead a number of staff and their partners back to Phu My Orphanage where they will work with severely handicapped orphans.

Cycling ChampionsCongratulations to three CBC students who competed last weekend at the Whyalla Cycling Track Carnival and the State Junior Cycling Criterion Championships. Competitors included U17 Men’s Nick Anderson 1st and Alex Hamam 5th, U15 Mens Alex Cuts 2nd. A complete transcript of their significant achievement was published in the daily student bulletin

White Ribbon Day PrayersNovember 25 commemorated International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women or ‘White Ribbon’ day. CBC participated in a range of liturgies, activities and lessons (including guest speakers) on ths day. The aim of the day was to raise awareness within

our community of the power of peace and our deep commitment to deeply respecting the rights, dignity and safety of women.

The following is information and prayers from Information sourced from http://www.whiteribbonday.org.au/Resources-49.aspx

Violence has a profound and damaging impact on its victims, on men’s and women’s relationships, on their children and on the community as a whole. When women are physically assaulted by male partners or ex-partners, or forced into sex, or constantly threatened and abused, this leaves deep physical, and psychological, scars.

While this campaign focuses on violence against women, it is important to acknowledge that men too are often the victims of violence. Many of the victims of murder, manslaughter, and serious physical assaults are male. This day focuses on the prevention of violence against women and takes for granted that all forms of violence are unacceptable.

PrayerGreat God we give you thanks that you call us out of silence to name hidden and domestic violence. Today we pray for all those women who despite suffering from violence, continue to care for family and children, to grow and prepare food, carry water, earn a living and offer support to others We look forward to the age of peace, when violence is banished, both women and men are able to love and to be loved, and the work and wealth of our world is justly shared. Amen

Mr Noel MifsudPrincipal

Counsellor’s Corner

A Smile.A smile is a sign of the inner contentment and happiness. We like to be with people who are positive, optimistic, bright and who smile often. We try to avoid those who are negative, pessimistic, glum and never smile. Smiling can become a habit, a way of life, and a source of joy, comfort and compassion for others and ourselves. A smile brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to the sad and a smile on another’s face. A smile is nature’s best antidote for trouble. Yet it cannot be brought, begged, borrowed or stolen, for it is something that is of no value to anyone until it is given away. Some are too tired or troubled to give you a smile. Give them one of yours, as none need to smile as much as they do. A smile is a sign of our inner joy, of our ability to see humour in difficult times and events. Smile at the checkout girl, the bus driver, the one who serves you at the deli, those we meet at Church, on the train or along the street. Smile at those who give us help in any way and smile most often at home among family and friends.

Br Michael FlahertyCounsellor

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Education Builds The Bridge Between CulturesLast week I was fortunate to be invited to Year 9 Purple class by Mr Flynn to attend a “Face to Faith” workshop. The students in the class had an opportunity to dialogue using Skype with students from St Xavier School in the Philippines. The Face to Faith is part of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation which aims to promote respect and understanding about the world’s major religions and show how faith is a powerful force for good in the modern world. The Face to Faith program is designed to improve young people’s religious literacy by bringing students of different religions and cultures together using digital technology to connect schools in over 19 countries. By learning about and from each other, they tackle misunderstanding head on, developing negotiation skills crucial in today’s world. This was extremely obvious in the discussions the Year 9 students had with their counterparts in the Philippines where they discussed their schools, interest, faith, culture and concerns.

Our students live today in a global world where the life of individuals can be affected by events and processes thousands of kilometres away. The positive consequences of globalisation is the widening of peoples’ horizons, their access to knowledge and the products of science and technology, multiculturalism and intercultural views, an increase in opportunities, personal and social development and possibilities of sharing ideas and joint action towards solutions to common problems. Participation in the Face to Faith program for our students helps raise their worldwide consciousness of global change towards more sustainable, fair development and the need for international cooperation and understanding of different cultures on our planet. Through knowledge our students learn about diversity in our world and a better understanding of the current world issues, its impact at local and global level is not only a need, but an ethical challenge in today’s world.

The use of modern technology today brings the world to our home and school. It provides access to people, cultures, economies and languages in a new way.

In this context education on global issues allows our students to recognise their role and individual and collective responsibilities as active members of this global community in the sense of engagement for social and economic justice for all and the protection and restoration of the earth’s ecosystems. As educators in the 21st century we are living in challenging times and in a controversial world where we are often asked questions:

• What are our responsibilities in a world of increased knowledge and technological developments?

• What are our responsibilities in a world of poverty, violence, prejudice and environmental damage?

By allowing our students to engage in global dialogue through programs such as Face to Faith we assist them in answering the above questions, to understand world issues while empowering them with knowledge, skills, values and attitudes desirable for world citizens to face global problems. In these terms, global education is a process of individual and collective growth which allows transformation and self-transformation. Basically it is a social practice. It is also a permanent “preparation” for life, in which the acquisition of operative and emotional competences for analysing and thinking critically about reality, which make it possible for students to become active social agents for change.

The Face to Faith program states:

“Faith is vitally important to millions of people worldwide. It underpins systems of thought and of behaviour. Faith is central to many of the world’s great movements for change or reform, including many charities. The values of respect, justice and compassion that our great religions share has never been more relevant or important to bring people together to build a better world.

However, religious faith can also be used to divide. We have seen throughout history and continue to see how it can be distorted to fan the flames of hatred and extremism.

The Tony Blair Faith Foundation is a response to these opportunities and challenges. We educate, inform and develop understanding among the world’s major religious traditions.”

Mr Shaun ClarkeDeputy Principal

From The Deputy Principal

School calendar

Week 9Mon 3 Dec Transition day for Year 7, 8, 9 and new students

to the school (All students)Board Dinner

Tues 4 Dec Sports Assembly (R – Year 6)Parent Transition Information Evening (Year 7 – 12)

Wed 5 Dec Parent Information Evening (R – 6)

Thurs 6 Dec JS PicnicMS Community DayGraduation Dinner – Convention Centre

Fri 7 Dec Last Day for Middle and Junior Schools.Students dismissed at 12.30pm.

Mr Noel Hubble was the CBC Gym master for 50 years, starting in 1921. He began his work at CBC and Walford, building a business that sent physical culture instructors to most of the private schools in Adelaide but he always retained a particularly strong connection with our College right up to his death at 80 years of age.

It was said of him that he always demanded a high standard and would never be satisfied with half measures. He maintained his own physical fitness throughout his life, was always immaculately dressed and behaved at all times with courtesy and consideration. The 1970 Annual states that he was never guilty of an unkind word or deed, even though he demanded the best in effort and performance.

He was an Official Masseur for visiting Davis Cup players and Sheffield Shield cricketers and was well known to many famous sportsmen. The Archives has a rare 1933 film of Mr Hubble conducting a class, now converted to DVD in its collection. Noel Hubble died on November 10, 1970.

Mrs Jacinta WeissArchivist

From the Archives

The Robin Hood PantomimeImportant information about the Adelaide rail network closuresPlease see the attached flyer at the back of this newsletter regarding the disruption to rail services across metropolitan Adelaide and how this will effect students travelling via rail.

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With holiday season fast approaching, and the reality that increased time will be spent with siblings and families, it is perhaps timely to spend some time considering the dynamics once again with the family and the interactions that this additional time together may also usher in. Social Welfare and Support agencies frequently and consistently report a spike in family conflict issues as we approach the holiday season. With this in mind, we all invited to act and engage proactively to minimise and address the potential conflicts that may arise for all members of the family. In the article below, “Ideas for When Siblings Fight”, Kirrilie Smout, Psychologist provides a wonderfully balanced and practical approach to the management of sibling conflict and rivalry. While we recognise that siblings will and do fight, we can open up discussions within the home as to how to peace makers not peace breakers with better outcomes for all the family.

Ideas for When Siblings FightParents report that fights amongst brothers and sisters are one of the most painful parts of parenting. Some research has found that, depending on their age, on average, kids fight for about 10 minutes of every hour they play together. There are no quick and easy solutions to sibling conflict, but I’ve listed a few key ideas to keep in mind.

1. It’s normal

All siblings fight. Actually, all animals fight. We have a built in instinct to fight to get what we want and to try to be dominant in some way. Adults have similar feelings of annoyance and displeasure with people, it is just that we have learnt to hide it! So if your children argue, bicker and fight with each other, you are not alone. And your kids are normal.

2. There are some good things about siblings fighting

Fighting amongst siblings can lead to positive outcomes. It helps children and young people learn a number of skills including: mediation, conflict resolution, anger management, dealing with not getting own way, managing disappointment, learning that the world is not fair – and more.

Imagine if your child never experienced any conflict or fights: what a missed opportunity for learning. If we can think of every fight between siblings being a potential learning experience for children, it takes away the need for us as parents to try to eliminate the fights completely, but instead simply try to reduce the number or intensity of them.

3. Try to reduce the sources of the conflict

For a week, record what exactly is being fought about. Then analyse your data. Do the same old fights happen again and again? For these “regular” fights, see whether some kind of system or routine can be put in place. For example, are there fights over TV/phone/computer use? Draw up a regular routine that eliminates any possibility of negotiation or confusion. For instance: “Child X has the computer between 4pm-5pm and child Y has it between 5pm-6pm. The computer is not used at any other time. If child X stays on the computer after 5pm then he forfeits his right to the computer the following evening, as does child Y if she tries to use the computer before 5pm. The kitchen oven clock is the agreed upon

timing device.” Are there continual fights about shared room/drawer spaces? Draw up a visual plan of who gets what space and at what times. Ask the siblings to help you come up with these routines and systems and then make sure they are written down.

Some parents say, “but they should just have to learn to share”. People do have to learn to share and take turns it is true. But this is hard enough for adults to do, let alone children. Let’s give them a break and make it easier by reducing the conflict at least some of the time - there will be plenty of time to learn to share and take turns as they get older.

4. Help Children Avoid the Trouble Times/Spots

In the same way, analyse the times and places that siblings fight. Do your siblings always fight just before tea time? Do they always fight on long car trips together? Does the last week of the school holidays consist of world war three? If you know conflict is likely to happen at certain times and in certain situations, see whether any of these situations can be avoided in the first place. Would allowing a special DVD or another engaging activity for the 30 minutes before tea be helpful? Can the budget stretch to handheld games or personal CD players for the car on long trips? Is a school holiday program for one or more children a possibility in the last week? If you can help kids avoid triggers for fights, you are doing everyone a favour - although fighting can be positive as outlined above, endless and constant arguments are NOT good for kids (or the parents who have to listen to them).

5. If there is one “antagoniser” much of the time

Is there one child who seems to always be causing fights? One on one time with this child is needed to try and help him/her feel more secure, and to attempt to discover what is behind the antagonising. Be careful however, as sometimes the child who appears to be the antagoniser is being quietly teased and tormented by another sibling, and is simply less subtle about their own behaviour when they lash out.

6. We must teach kids conflict resolution skills - but before and after the fight is best, not during

Just as we teach our children how to read, use a knife and fork and how to catch a ball, we should be teaching them conflict resolution skills. The best time to do this is when there are no fights happening at that particular moment. Younger children benefit from brainstorming and role playing. Teach and give options for what to do when they feel hard done by. Teach and give options for what to do when they feel frustrated.

Older children learn through parents describing what works for them, and generating discussion. Help them identify what helps them when they feel exasperated. Help them think about options for when they feel things are not fair. Teaching conflict resolution and anger management skills is an ongoing task. Do it explicitly and regularly - don’t just hope they pick it up as they go along.

7. Give children a good reason for them to make the (big) effort to resolve conflict

For some squabbling, it is worth allowing children the opportunity to “work it out” themselves. Remember this is a huge effort for kids, and there has to be some reason in their minds to make this effort. One strategy is to tell them they have five minutes to resolve the conflict on their own and if it is not done by this time, the toy will be taken away, computer switched off or both be in time out. Alternatively, you might provide a reward: for example, tell them they have five minutes to resolve the issue and if they do so successfully they can both watch a video or go to the shops with you. Also remind them of the benefits for themselves of resolving the conflict, (“hey you guys because you sorted that out yourself, now you have more time to play”).

For younger children, you might need to intervene to some minor extent to “coach” them through the resolution process, but over time (and with older children and teenagers) you might more regularly

insist they do it themselves. In any case however, watch closely and notice the areas in which they need additional conflict resolution/anger management skills, and work on these at the next opportunity (when there is no fight happening).

8. Sometimes, try removing the audience

If fights go on and on, cheerfully tell them they can keep on fighting as long as they want – but outside (hopefully in the cold). Alternatively, walk away yourself. If you are pretty sure that no-one will get hurt, simply removing the audience to their fights can sometimes stop some arguments.

9. Notice and praise co-operative play

We need to make sure we notice co-operative play. When children are playing well together, notice. Make a point of commenting appreciatively and thanking them. Point out the benefits for them and yourself of the peaceful times. Sometimes the only attention children get is when they are fighting. This sets up a negative cycle.

10. Don’t forget children need time apart

Encourage all members of the family to have time alone without siblings around. Being alone is an important skill. Also, when children have spent time apart they are often more likely to get along with family members when they get back together. It is important for each child in the family to have their own hobbies, interests and time spent doing things apart from the rest of the family. It might even be “room time” where each child spends time in their own (or a separate) room, not as a punishment but simply to break up the time spent together.

11. Violence is not negotiable

All children in the family should know that there are certain house rules that are not negotiable. These can include – any physical violence (including pushing and jostling), name calling, swearing at someone, taunting and yelling. There should be an immediate consequence (known by all parties in advance) for these behaviours which is consistently and decisively applied every single time it occurs.

12. Look “deeper”: what is really going on?

Sometimes siblings fight as a way of expressing stress and sadness in their own life. When siblings are constantly fighting, check out how things are going for them in other areas. Spend one on one time with each child or young person and give them the opportunity to talk. Is the older child feeling imposed upon by the younger child, or do they feel too responsible for the younger child? Is the younger child feeling intimidated by or jealous of the older child? Sometimes children and young people have genuine grievances against another sibling. It is important we give them space to air these – not in the midst of an argument – but one on one at a later time.

13. Children often need help initiating and maintaining play ideas

Often the best way to reduce conflict, is to focus less on conflict resolution and more on increasing the positive interactions between kids. The most positive sibling relationships are not necessarily those without fights - they are the ones where there is conflict AND fun.

Siblings sometimes need help in working out how to start games that are appropriate for both ages, how to play together in ways which are fun and kind. We need to step in before the fights happen and give some ideas (words to say and things to do) to help them learn to do this.

For extra help in dealing with children who constantly argue, seek counselling.

Copyright © 2012, Kirrilie Smout. info@innovateonline.net Re-produced with permission.

Ms Jane GaynorCounsellor

From the Counselling Team

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Dear Parents and Friends,

Last Friday, 23 November, Year 1 and 2 students from Mrs Ozgo’s and Mrs Madigan’s class attended a Commemorative Service for Aboriginal Elder Barry Buck McKenzie. The students sang one of his songs at the service. CBC staff are deeply committed to Indigenous issues and I am so grateful to the staff, students and parents for their time to attend this service.

Last Monday evening we came together as one to celebrate our first ever Carols in the Park in hopefully the beginning of a new tradition for Christian Brothers College.

For many weeks the teachers have been preparing the students for their Christmas carol performance and it certainly was a treat for all, with nearly 500 people in attendance.

Many thanks to our Junior School Music Teacher, Ms Felicity Davies, for her musical direction and the time spent, including hours out of school in preparing for last Monday’s concert. Mrs Nicky Brennan concert coordinator extraordinaire, Trudi Jackson (Parent of Peter 2W0 who was stage and concert manager and our team of Parent Volunteers, and ESO staff member, Mrs Gai Kingham for their time in making props, back drops and the like and to Parents and Friends for cooking

a delicious BBQ. I would gratefully appreciate any feedback so we can build upon this great community event.

On Sunday Sister Kanistal, Mr Clarke, Mr Harris, Mr Were and I attended Thanksgiving Mass at the Cathedral with our boys who received the sacraments this year. We have much to thank God for and are blessed to be fortunate enough to work in such a great community as CBC.

Congratulations to Kian Bird from 5W who was an equal first state 100m runner for his age group. Kian is a future champion – one to look out for!

RemindersMonday 3 Dec Transition Day – new students / Year

6 students attend SC all day and are dismissed from there also.

Wednesday 5 Dec New Parent Info Evening / JC courtyard.

Thursday 6 Dec Big Day Out / Whole School Picnic, 10.00 – 2.00pm, school oval.

Friday 7 Dec Last Day of School

Liturgy / assembly 9.00 – 10.00am

Students visit new teachers, R – 5 / 10.00 – 10.45am

Dismissal 12.30pm

Reports and class placements forwarded to students.

Mrs Frances ZubreckyjAssistant Principal - Junior Campus

Assistant Principal - Junior Campus

Year 1 and 2 students at the Commemorative service for Barry McKenzie.

White Ribbon DayLast week, Christian Brothers College recognised White Ribbon Day, a day dedicated to stopping the horrendous problem of violence against women, in all its hideous forms. One event of note was a panel discussion held last Thursday evening at East Terrace Continental Cafe, highlighting the role bystanders can play in stopping abuse. Panellists and speakers included numerous experts in the field, including the Commissioner for Victims’ Rights, Michael O’Connell, former Crows Captain, Mark Bickley, and Chairman of the White Ribbon Foundation, TV Personality, Andrew O’Keefe. The night’s discussion covered how innocent bystanders can safely and effectively intervene in a number of scenarios. Overall, the night was truly informative, and all speakers were insightful in terms of the scenarios discussed.

Only yesterday, in line with the theme, “Respectful Relationships,” covered in the Year 9 Pastoral Care Program, we were very fortunate to have our resident counsellor’s daughter, Maggie Gaynor, a Year 10 student from Sacred Heart College, accompanied by John, from The Hutt Street Centre, come in and discuss domestic violence. Maggie’s Photostory presentation had quite an impact on all the boys and brought about some excellent discussion on the topic, from both teachers and students alike. In last week’s newsletter there was a very handy insert in relation to bystander intervention, outlining 10 safe ways that all men can stop the cycle of violence perpetrated against the female gender. It is important to remember, as followers of God, that we should never condone or turn a blind eye to any form of violence, as we only reinforce such abhorrent behaviour, and where innocent children are involved, contribute to lifelong emotional and psychological suffering.

A huge thank you to all staff and students who made a financial contribution to White Ribbon Day last Friday; we raised almost $160, which will go to the organisation and support the invaluable support services they provide to victims of abuse. As you know, White Ribbon Day was actually on Sunday 25/11. More importantly, as a result of the Pastoral Care discussions on the topic, hopefully you now have a better understanding of what abuse is and may even go online to www.whiteribbon.org.au and swear the oath “to never commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women”, remembering that a lot of good men have got your back!

Mr Hilary Flynn & Hamish Richardson (Year 10 SAG Member)

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Dear Families and Friends

First Sunday of Advent“When you see these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand.” Luke 21, 25-28, 34-36

In the gospel reading for this first Sunday of Advent, Jesus prods us to be alert enough to recognize the many signs of God’s love at work in the world around us. Even in our own personal mishaps and disasters, God’s healing and compassionate presence is to be found, if only we had the sensitivity to recognise it. Becoming more alert to the presence of God all around us is the Church’s way of calling us to prepare ourselves for the arrival among us of Jesus, God’s greatest sacrament, whose whole life was about pointing humanity towards the goodness and love of God. Advent is that period of preparation.

So, breaking through darkness and sinfulness into light has been something of a struggle in the history of human kind. And it continues to remain so. But Advent is both an invitation and a reminder to us to involve ourselves actively in doing our bit to turn the tide of darkness that threatens the world in which we live. That tide can be seen in things like domestic violence, racism, broken relationships, betrayal of confidences, all forms of abuse, family feuds, indifference to human suffering. In Advent we are invited to explore ways of turning that tide. What has to happen within us, what attitudes do we need to change if we are to really embrace the personal conversion and the redemption that God holds out to us in the person of Jesus?

We all have within us the capacity to bring light into our own lives and into the lives of everyone we encounter. A simple smile of recognition or encouragement can light up the life of another. Or taking time to call on someone we know is lonely or sick. The motto of the Christophers is: “Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” There are many ways to light a candle: a phone call, a word of apology, participating in a peace march, advocating for asylum seekers, writing a thank-you note. In any number of ways, we can turn darkness into light. But we also know that we have within us a capacity to do the very opposite. The following poem speaks to that:

The Cold Within

Six humans trapped by happenstanceIn bleak and bitter cold.Each one possessed a stick of woodOr so the story’s told.

Their dying fire in need of logsThe first man held his backFor of the faces round the fireHe noticed one was black.

The next man looking ‘cross the waySaw one not of his churchAnd couldn’t bring himself to giveThe fire his stick of birch.

The third one sat in tattered clothes.He gave his coat a hitch.

Why should his log be put to useTo warm the idle rich?

The rich man just sat back and thoughtOf the wealth he had in storeAnd how to keep what he had earnedFrom the lazy shiftless poor.

The black man’s face bespoke revengeAs the fire passed from his sight.For all he saw in his stick of woodWas a chance to spite the white.

The last man of this forlorn groupDid nought except for gain.Giving only to those who gaveWas how he played the game.

Their logs held tight in death’s still handsWas proof of human sin.They didn’t die from the cold withoutThey died from the cold within.

- James Patrick Kinney

As followers of Jesus, we all have a responsibility to contribute towards rolling back the darkness whether that darkness be within our own hearts and lives or in the struggles and lives of people we encounter or in things that happen around us. To the extent that we confront that darkness with faith and trust in God, the light of Jesus and his Gospel will grow in our lives.

This reflection was taken from readings provided by Br Julian McDonald

Confirmation 2013If any families are interested in participating in the Sacramental Program for 2013 the dates have been set accordingly:

First Rite of Reconciliation – 24th May 2013: 10.00am Edmund Rice Chapel

Confirmation – 31st August 2013: 7.00pm St Francis Xavier Cathedral

First Communion – 1st September 2013: 11.00am St Francis Xavier Cathedral

Thank you to those families who have already registered your interest to participate in the Sacramental Programme for 2013 please contact the Junior Campus office and complete a form and return your baptismal certificate to the front office.

Gospel Challenge: Empathy1 Peter 3:8

All of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tender hearted, be courteous;

Having empathy for each other is walking in the feet of others.

School Communities are busy places where many tasks need to be performed.

Jesus taught us empathy the night before he died when he washed the feet of His disciples despite having such an onerous cross to bear.

In our daily lives, we have many crosses to bear – this week let us be reminded that while we may all have different crosses to bear, tasks to perform it is certainly helpful and demonstrates an understanding of the Gospel when we walk in the shoes of others by having empathy for each other.

Mr Bruce WereJunior Campus Religious Education Curriculum Coordinator

Junior Campus RE Coordinator

PARISH OF ST FRANCIS XAVIER CATHEDRAL

Mass for Families with Young Children

Sunday 2 December 2012, 6pm Mass St Francis Xavier Cathedral.

The liturgy for this Mass is prepared with young children in

mind and all families are welcome. The Parish Family Mass will be offered on the first Sunday of the calendar month from this

November.

ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND

CongratulationsSiddarth Rajagopal (7 blue)On receiving a High Distinction in the 3rd Grade AMEB Piano examination.

Canteen NoticeWe wish to advise that Sushi will not be available

for ordering next Wednesday 5 December.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Mrs Dearman and Mrs Capoccia

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Year 7 Purple BasketballCBC 28 defeated Cabra Rust 9

The Year 7 Purple Basketball team ended the session on a great note! CBC defeated Cabra. Fantastic effort by all! Year 7 Purple has been undefeated for the whole season. A mighty achievement by all!

Special thanks goes to Gian Ciabattoni for his expert coaching throughout the year and to the parents who helped out on a weekly basis.

Ms Kay OliphantCoach

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Year 9 CricketCardijn 170 defeated CBC 115 runs (17 Nov)

There was much excitement amongst the Year 9 team as they prepared for the game at Cardijn College, Noarlunga. The team, without James Gates and Jonah Byrnes due to First XI commitments, welcomed Alex Watson for his first games since knee surgery, along with Ambrose Bronson and Joel Pepper from Year 8.

With a scenic backdrop of St Vincent’s Gulf, CBC bowled first to some reasonably accomplished batsmen. Anything wide or short was punished straight to the boundary. Highlights included the accuracy of Alex Kern and Kyle Fleetwood as well as the improved control of Jacob Vonthoff. Ambrose spun and flighted the ball well, whilst Joel Pepper took a couple of excellent wickets with his seamers. In the end CBC was unable to keep Cardijn to a reasonable score.

Chasing such a large total in 25 overs was going to require a similar display as shown by Cardijn. CBC found it difficult, however, to conquer the tight bowling. The pick of the batting was Marcus Tully’s well compiled and patient 56 not out, which included 11 powerfully struck boundaries.

CBC 122 defeated Mercedes B 96 runs (24 Nov)

The Year 9 team visited their home away from home, Collins Reserve at Fulham Gardens, for their last game of 2012. Jonah Byrnes informed the team they would be batting first on a damp wicket and outfield. Marcus Tully opened the batting with Jonah and flared his set about punishing the bowling with several powerful boundaries. Jovan Bojovic provided a steady partner batting with James Gates who also sent several balls to the boundary and over it with strong hitting. Alex Watson and Joel Pepper also stayed around to help the total to 122 of 20 overs.

Mercedes started out looking strong until James Gates entered the attack. Buoyed on by the crowd he bowled fast and accurate to clean bowl three batsmen in rapid succession. Some excellent spin bowling from Marcus Tully, Ambrose Bronson and particularly Luke Curtale helped dismiss Mercedes for 96 runs.

All up it was an enjoyable season from an enthusiastic and versatile group of Year 9 lads. This group of boys could give the school plenty to look forward to in senior teams over the next few years.

Mr Greg WardCoach

TennIS

Year 7 TennisSt Ignatius 10 sets defeated CBC 1 set

A team of enthusiastic tennis players journeyed out to St Ignatius, Athelstone on Friday afternoon to play their last game for 2012. Against a highly talented St Ignatius team, and in hot conditions, it was always going to be difficult to win sets. The doubles teams of Dillon Hale and Jordan Jose did CBC proud in winning several games, as did Siddarth Rajagopal and Lachlan Mateith. Jayson Phillips and Napoleon Siritios battled bravely, along with Tony Ton in his first game. Jack Good and Bryce Kosters also did their best against high quality opposition.

In the singles the team managed to win a set thanks to Siddarth, who is normally known for his bowling and batting prowess in cricket.

Mr Greg WardCoach

Year 5/6 TennisPembroke 42 sets defeated CBC 22 sets

Well done - Adam Wells, Liam Best, Daniel Bressan, Daniel Hremias, William Moten, Alexander Moten.

Despite the score our boys should be very proud of their achievement as last week we defeated Rostrevor by one game, a team which defeated Pembroke only a few weeks before. On this day CBC did not bring their best game to the net, however, I congratulate all players for their good manners, etiquette and great sportsmanship. All season we have been working on playing the game with great manners and etiquette and they have achieved this.

Congratulations to all the boys on a successful and fun season.

Thank you to Mrs Sharon Moten for her excellent assistance.

Mrs Marti Madigan Coach

Junior B TennisCBC Junior B 6 sets defeated Pembroke 5 sets

This was a close set of matches but CBC maintained the focus and the edge to win the day. Congratulations to all the boys for your wonderful sportmanship and persistence in the final matches for the season. Special thanks to all the parents who came out to support the boys throughout the season.

Ms Jane Gaynoron behalf of Liz Tidemann

WaTer polo

Water PoloPAC 8 defeated CBC 2

Goal Scorers: Lachlan Starr, Luke Wolianskyj

It was an excellent team performance in our last game and it appears the season has ended just as we started to hit our straps. The boys played four solid quarters for the first time this season. Last time PAC gave us an absolute thrashing so it was great to see how much we have improved throughout the season. A special effort was made by Jack Poole and Giuseppe Focarelli to make the game straight after stepping off the plane from the Vietnam Pilgrimage.

Well done to all the boys who have tried so hard this season and we can look forward to continuing our climb up the skill ladder next year.

Mr Ian Hamilton, Mr Rick Mackereth and Ms Rebecca DonnonCoaches

Year 9 Cricket

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for further information visit infrastructure.sa.gov.au/rail

network closuresThe works are being coordinated to complete these major projects as quickly and safely as possible.Large sections of track will be replaced and electrification infrastructure installed, including masts and wires above the lines.

The alternative to closing parts of the network is to carry out the works over several years. This would result in frequent service interruptions, greater safety risks for workers and higher project delivery costs.

Temporary closures of the lines and the Adelaide Railway Station will allow the works to be coordinated and completed in the shortest possible time period, with a lower cost and in a much safer environment for both construction personnel and the travelling public.

benefits the works will deliverOverall the projects will modernise much of the rail network and build the foundation for a system that will deliver customers fast, frequent and more environmentally-friendly public transport for generations.

Once the upgrades are complete, the immediate benefits to customers will include:

> improved journey times – newer track will allow trains to travel faster

> smoother rides

> delivery of the first electric rail services in Adelaide on the Noarlunga and Tonsley lines

> improved facilities at the Adelaide Railway Station, including:

• lift refurbishment

• refurbishing escalators

• installing a new airconditioning system and ceiling servicing underpass and shops

• upgrading toilets, plumbing

• upgrading sprinkler system

• remedial work on the Station façade

In addition, the Adelaide Convention Centre will take advantage of the closure to speed up its upgrade works. This will help deliver an expanded, world-class facility by late 2014 and reduce this project’s impact on rail customers into the future.

Noarlunga and Tonsley Closed from 2 January to September 2013

The Noarlunga line will be closed for approximately eight months while the track is upgraded and electrified.

The Tonsley line, currently closed for the Adelaide Convention Centre expansion, will also remain closed for this period.

During the closures, substitute buses will service these lines. The timetable for substitute buses along the Tonsley line (currently offered because of the Adelaide Convention Centre expansion) will change. New timetables will be available from mid-November.

The works are the final step in upgrading the southern lines to provide new electric train services.

Works involve:

> upgrading 24-kilometres of track from Oaklands to Adelaide

> electrification of the Noarlunga and Tonsley lines

> upgrade and maintenance work at seven level crossings

> installing gauge convertible concrete sleepers

> installing new ballast and new and refurbished rail

> improving drainage

The following level crossings will require some closures during the next year:

> Leader Street crossing (maintenance)

> East Avenue crossing (upgrade)

> Cross Road/South Road crossing (upgrade)

> Raglan Avenue crossing (upgrade)

> Denorlan Road crossing (upgrade)

> DeLaine Avenue crossing (maintenance)

> Angus Avenue (upgrade)

More accurate timings will be provided closer to the dates at infrastructure.sa.gov.au/rail

BelairClosed from 2 January to mid-2013

The Belair line will be closed while the Goodwood Junction and Adelaide Railway Station is upgraded.

During the closure, substitute buses will run between Belair and the city. New timetables will be available from mid-November.

This closure will allow for the upgrading of the track between the junction of the Noarlunga and Belair lines and the city, leading to a smoother and ultimately more efficient service to and from Belair.

Gawler line Closed between North Adelaide Station and Adelaide Railway Station from 2 January to 3 February 2013

This part of the Gawler line will be closed while track in the Adelaide rail yard is upgraded and electrified.

While these works are underway it’s not possible for trains to use the yard.

During the closure substitute buses will run between North Adelaide Station and the Adelaide Railway Station.

New timetables will be available from mid-November.

Outer Harbor and Grange lines Closed between Woodville Station and Adelaide Railway Station from 2 January to 3 February 2013

This part of the Outer Harbor and Grange lines will be closed while track in the Adelaide rail yard is upgraded and electrified.

While these works are underway it’s not possible for trains to use the yard.

During the closure, substitute buses will be offered between Woodville Station and the City. New timetables will be available from mid-November.

early 2013 mid 2013 late 2013

line by lineThe Adelaide Railway StationClosed from 2 January to 3 February 2013

The Adelaide Railway Station will be closed for five weeks during the quietest time of the year to upgrade the tracks in the yard and prepare it for electric trains.

Because of the scale of the works, the most efficient and least disruptive option is to close the station while the track is upgraded and electrified.

Implications for train passengers:

> Gawler line trains will terminate at North Adelaide for bus substitute services to Adelaide

> Noarlunga, Tonsley and Belair lines will be closed and bus substitutes provided

> Outer Harbor and Grange line trains will terminate at Woodville for bus substitute services to Adelaide

Temporary train and bus substitute timetables, including substitute bus route details, will be available from all regular outlets from mid-November 2012.

Goodwood JunctionThe Goodwood Junction upgrade project will build a rail underpass that separates freight and public transport trains, removing the need for trains on either track to stop and give way.

Once completed, the underpass will:

> reduce train travel times – freight will be separated from public transport rail

> reduce waiting times at Leader and Victoria Street rail crossings

> improve safety – freight trains won’t have to give way to Adelaide Metro trains

The project will provide enhanced landscaping and lighting and improve local cycle and pedestrian links between the Adelaide Showgrounds and the Parklands.

There will also be amenity improvements in Goodwood, with reduced local noise levels from the redesigned freight rail track.

Adelaide Railway Station

Closed from 2 January to 3 February

Gawler line

Closed between North Adelaide and Adelaide Railway Station from 2 January to 3 February

Outer Harbor and Grange lines

Closed between Woodville Station and Adelaide Railway Station from 2 January to 3 February

Belair line Closed from 2 January to mid-2013

Noarlunga and Tonsley lines

Closed from 2 January to September

have your say continued10. Do you want to know more about the works? Yes No

11. Is it easier for you to use normal bus services during this closure, or intended substitute services? Yes No

12. If you are driving to an interchange (Park and Ride), which one will you be parking at?

13. Are you confident that you have chosen the quickest option for your journey, or would you like to seek assistance from us?

I would like further assistance I do not require assistance

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Adelaide Railway Station closure 2013

contact usFor more information about these projects or to provide your thoughts you can:

> call: 1300 443 198

> email: dpti.rr@sa.gov.au

> visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au/rail

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For further information about public transport changes:

> check: local bus stops for route and timetable changes

> call: Adelaide Metro InfoLine on 1300 311 108 (7am to 8pm daily). For customers with a hearing impairment please call National Relay Service on 1800 555 660.

> visit: adelaidemetro.com.au or an Adelaide Metro Info Centre on Currie Street, Adelaide or at Adelaide Railway Station or your nearest Adelaide Metro Info Bar Further information

Call: 1300 443 198

Email: dpti.rr@sa.gov.au

Visit: infrastructure.sa.gov.au/rail

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rail network closuresinfrastructure.sa.gov.au/rail

project summaryThe overhaul of Adelaide’s rail network is being refocused to deliver the City’s first electric train services on a modern, clean and more reliable network.In the last two years, 126 km of track has been upgraded and 12 stations either built or upgraded along the Gawler, Noarlunga, Outer Harbor and Belair lines. Works to build and electrify the Seaford extension are also underway.

The next stage of the overhaul will combine a number of projects to increase the overall pace of the upgrade and limit the inconvenience caused to customers.

The following projects will be undertaken simultaneously:

> construction of a rail underpass at Goodwood Junction

> track upgrade of Adelaide’s rail network (including Adelaide rail yard)

> electrification of the Noarlunga and Tonsley lines

The location of the junction underpass and the scale of these works means the works will impact a number of lines, requiring temporary closures across the network.

substitute busesAs with previous closures, tailored substitute bus services will match, as closely as possible, the train timetables they replace.

Services are being designed to ensure all stations along the rail line are serviced (with a mixture of express/limited stop and all stopping services).

Early planning is underway and services are being designed to give priority to express buses. However, we are seeking your feedback on the services you would like. Please use the feedback form in this brochure or go to infrastructure.sa.gov.au to fill out the online survey.

Timetables will be printed once routes are finalised and distributed in November.

adelaide convention centreTwo platforms of the Adelaide Railway Station are currently closed while works are carried out to expand the Adelaide Convention Centre.

The $350 million expansion will extend the existing facility westward over the railway lines to link with Morphett Street Bridge, including an additional 4,300 square metres of convention floor.

The centre will take advantage of the full closure of the Adelaide Railway Station to accelerate works and reduce its overall impact on train services in the future.

thanks for your patienceWe are doing everything we can to minimise the disruption, including scheduling works concurrently to reduce closure times and implementing substitute buses from all stations.

However, we realise these closures will inconvenience customers and we thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.

Once complete, these upgrades will deliver a modern rail network that will benefit customers by offering a faster, cleaner and more efficient rail system.

Adelaide Railway Station (ARS) Closed from 2 January to 3 February 2013.

Closed to facilitate track upgrade and electrification works in the Adelaide rail yard and to progress Adelaide Convention Centre redevelopment works.

Goodwood JunctionMajor works include separating the existing freight rail line and Belair passenger line from the Noarlunga passenger line and the construction of a rail underpass.

Gawler line Closed between North Adelaide Station and Adelaide Railway Station from 2 January to 3 February 2013.

Substitute bus services will run between North Adelaide and the City.

Outer Harbor and Grange lines Closed between Woodville Station and Adelaide Railway Station from 2 January to 3 February 2013.

Substitute bus services will run between Woodville and the City.

Noarlunga and Tonsley linesClosed from 2 January to September 2013.

Closed for track upgrade from Oaklands to Adelaide and to electrify length of Noarlunga and Tonsley lines. Will also facilitate Goodwood Junction project.

Substitute buses will operate during the closure.

Belair lineClosed from 2 January to mid 2013 to facilitate works at the Goodwood Junction.

Substitute bus services will run between Belair and the City.

have your sayAdelaide Railway Station closure 20131. Which rail line do you use? Belair Gawler Outer Harbor Noarlunga Tonsley Grange

2. Which of the following city drop off points would you use? North Terrace Currie/Grenfell Street King William Street

3. Which of the following outbound stop would you use? North Terrace Currie/Grenfell Street King William Street

4. Do you require an accessible bus for your substitute bus journey? Yes No

5. What would you do to improve the substitute bus services from the last time you used them?

6. What is your intended time of travel?

Morning peak (6 am to 9 am) Inter-peak (9 am to 3 pm) Afternoon peak (3 pm to 6 pm)

7. What ideas do you have for making bus travel better reflect train experience?

8. Do you have all the information you need to access the substitute services? Yes No

9. How aware are you of what work is being done while the line/station is closed? Not aware Have limited knowledge

Have received information and am aware of the closure

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